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Business losses to crime on the rise in Kamloops
"It's gotten horrible. When I started here 25 years ago we had two hookers on the corner and that was it, and it was the same two ladies for like three years. That was the extent of it."
Kamloops pharmacist suspended, fined after domestic incidents
The BC College of Pharmacists found his behaviour was "unprofessional, dishonourable and unbecoming" of a health-care professional.
What is this bizarre bug found in a Kamloops home?
They are fascinating insects that prey on other insects and are known for their remarkable hunting tactics.
Man charged in assault and shooting in South Okanagan
Investigators believe the two incidents were done by the same person, and James was identified and arrested the following day.
Unusual Airbnb offers unique wilderness experience in South Okanagan
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"We make it comfortable but lean on the remote and wild part of it. There are people out there looking for this.”
Ostrich farm rallies support as court says it will decide next week if it hears case
Canada’s highest court says it will rule next Thursday whether to tackle a bitter dispute…
Immense 3,500-acre property hits the market in Lake Country
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It's not often such a large property is listed for sale.
Kamloops misses imposed housing target again
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City staff blame economic pressures beyond city hall for the construction slowdown.
Grey Cup victory is top priority for veteran Calgary receiver Dominique Rhymes
At this point in his CFL career, the Grey Cup trumps regular-season accomplishments for Dominique…
TRENDING NOW: Party prodigy shows great promise
Party on, kid. Party on.
TRENDING NOW: A truly proud fisherman
Size doesn't matter...right?
Elections BC seeks to lengthen campaigns by three days, warns about child donors
VICTORIA — Elections BC says British Columbia should extend the campaign period for fixed-date elections…
TRENDING NOW: Runway ready cat
A strong debut for this Feline Fashion Week icon.
iN DISCUSSION: Forces gathering to recall Kelowna MLA
This is where cold hard facts give way to the hottest of takes.
NASA takes one step closer to launching quiet supersonic jets
If NASA and Lockheed Martin can successfully lower the volume, the new jets could slash travel time between places like New York City and Los Angeles roughly in half, opening up an entirely new air travel industry.
This Swiss village has been swamped and now it’s snowed under. They’re slowly digging their way out
"I was really realistic and the emotions, they came later after three or four days."
From India to Pakistan and the global diaspora, South Asian sounds make an impact worldwide
“Everyone has a short attention span these days, but I was like, ‘Wait a minute, I actually really like this.’”
How mountaineer Jim Morrison made the first skiing descent of Everest’s most dangerous route
“It was a spectacular four hours of skiing down a horrific snow pack."
China’s rare golden monkeys debut at European zoos, a possible successor to ‘panda diplomacy’
In 1972, a pair of pandas was sent to the U.S. for the first time, following President Richard Nixon’s historic visit to Beijing. In 1984, China switched from gifting pandas to loaning them.
The International Space Station marks 25 years of nonstop human presence in orbit
“The fact that it’s more than twice its design life on a lot of things is pretty remarkable.”
How ‘Love is Blind’ is reshaping global views on love, from Japan to Brazil
“The duality — local authenticity plus global relatability — has allowed ‘Love Is Blind’ to not just entertain, but to subtly shape how audiences think about love across the globe.”
Young T. rex or a new dinosaur? New bones add to the debate
“I don't think this study settles everything.”
Barcelona’s Sagrada Familia becomes the world’s tallest church
The Ulmer Münster, a Gothic Lutheran church built between 1543 and 1890, has held the title of the world’s tallest church. That bragging right now gets passed to its Spanish rival.
Dictionary.com’s word of the year is ‘6-7.’ But is it even a word and what does it mean?
“Don’t worry, because we’re all still trying to figure out exactly what it means."